BMW 530 owners have reported 45 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (37 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering light on (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering problems | |
| Power Steering Light On problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Column problems | |
| Electric Power Assist Steering System problems |
After returning to my vehicle, I received an alert that the chassis stabilization system had a fault. The car was free, rolling and had no parking brake while it was on an incline. There was zero ability to turn the steering wheel. I consider this a life-threatening safety issue. Read details...
The contact owns a 2007 BMW 530i. The contact stated that while parked, the steering wheel lock warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The VIN was not available. Read details...
We were up in the mountains in an isolated area when I tried to start the car. At first the car wouldn't start. Finally it started and the whole display lite up. The steering wheel would not go to the driving position, plus several malfunction lights strated flashing. Read details...
Steering wheel set in highest position and sticks there. Refuses to move into downward position when using button; forces driver to have hands very high up in position. Dealer replaced entire steering column to fix, believed to be defective motor. Read details...
On April 16, 2006, while driving my 2004 BMW 645ci on a highway with only my 13-year-old son with me, the assisted steering, which works the rear wheels, failed without any warning or any event having occurred. Read details...